Windows 10: Cant reactivate windows after mobo change

Discus and support Cant reactivate windows after mobo change in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; i changed mobos recently and cant reactivate windows. i tried all the troubleshooting techniques online and these forums. i dont have the option to see... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by shaytoon21, Mar 28, 2022.

  1. Cant reactivate windows after mobo change


    i changed mobos recently and cant reactivate windows. i tried all the troubleshooting techniques online and these forums. i dont have the option to see what product key is tied to my account. im not sure if my digital key is tied to my ms account. i purchased win10 from ms store. windows keeps saying we cant activate your account right now. any suggestions to fix this?

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    shaytoon21, Mar 28, 2022
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  2. Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

    I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

    • My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
    • I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
    • My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
      • OLD HARDWARE
        • Intel i5 6500
        • AsRock Killer MOBO
      • New Hardware
        • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
        • Asus Strix X-470
    This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.
     
    Chris Anguiano, Mar 28, 2022
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  3. Amol S. Win User
    Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.
     
    Amol S., Mar 28, 2022
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  4. Roxas1203 Win User

    Cant reactivate windows after mobo change

    Reactivation Windows 10 Pro issue

    I have changed my hardware recently and found that I can't reactivate Windows 10 Pro. In Reactivate Windows section, I can't find my current device in the list, only my old motherboards appeared ( MSI and Gigabyte ). My old hardware are I7-4790 + MSI H81M
    Mobo + 8GB DDR3 Ram and I upgraded to I5-9400F + My new Asrock MOBO B350 or 450 something (Can't remember) + 16 GB DDR4 Ram. There is no my current MOBO in the reactivate section, only the old one appeared (MSI H81M Mobo). Pls someone help me.

    Also note that I have signed in with my microsoft account that links with Windows 10 pro licence but it only shows the old mobo in the reactivate list.
     
    Roxas1203, Mar 28, 2022
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